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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.86 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.86 and 103.04 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.86 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.86 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.86 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 25,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125.60/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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