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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.87 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.87 and 101.98 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.87 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.87 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.87 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 24,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870.70/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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