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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 243.61 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 243.61 and 147.35 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 243.61 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/243.61 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 243.61 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 35,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896.17/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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