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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.80 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.80 and 106.75 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.80 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.80 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.80 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 26,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026.42/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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