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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 244.11 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 244.11 and 106.96 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 244.11 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/244.11 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 244.11 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 26,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110.10/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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