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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.81 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.81 and 106.73 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.81 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.81 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.81 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 26,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022.91/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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