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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 244.03 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 244.03 and 103.17 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 244.03 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/244.03 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 244.03 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 25,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176.32/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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