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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.80 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.80 and 106.72 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.80 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.80 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.80 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 26,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018.34/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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