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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.74 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.74 and 106.67 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.74 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.74 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.74 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 25,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.75/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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