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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.98 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.98 and 103.11 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.98 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.98 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.98 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 25,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.04/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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