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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.68 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.68 and 102.94 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.68 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.68 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.68 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 25,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083.30/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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