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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 243.69 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 243.69 and 102.97 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 243.69 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/243.69 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 243.69 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 25,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.76/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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