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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 243.94 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 243.94 and 103.08 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 243.94 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/243.94 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 243.94 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 25,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.34/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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