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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.74 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.74 and 102.93 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.74 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.74 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.74 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 25,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087.50/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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