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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.68 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.68 and 106.67 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.68 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.68 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.68 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 25,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992.39/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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