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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.84 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.84 and 106.84 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.84 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.84 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.84 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 26,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051.87/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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