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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.75 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.75 and 103 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.75 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.75 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.75 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 25,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106.51/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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