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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 243.90 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 243.90 and 106.83 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 243.90 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/243.90 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 243.90 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 26,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.84/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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