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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.70 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.70 and 106.66 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.70 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.70 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.70 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 25,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993.04/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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