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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 243.94 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 243.94 and 103.16 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 243.94 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/243.94 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 243.94 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 25,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.85/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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