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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 243.86 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 243.86 and 106.78 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 243.86 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/243.86 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 243.86 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 26,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,039.03/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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