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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.91 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.91 and 106.87 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.91 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.91 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.91 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 26,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.66/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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