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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.87 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.87 and 103.02 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.87 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.87 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.87 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 25,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122.97/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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