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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 243.71 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 243.71 and 147.43 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 243.71 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/243.71 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 243.71 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 35,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930.17/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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