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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 244.20 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 244.20 and 107.02 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 244.20 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/244.20 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 244.20 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 26,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134.28/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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