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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 244.04 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 244.04 and 103.12 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 244.04 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/244.04 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 244.04 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 25,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.67/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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