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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 243.99 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 243.99 and 103.15 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 243.99 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/243.99 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 243.99 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 25,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167.57/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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