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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.05 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.05 and 103.17 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.05 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.05 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.05 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 25,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.64/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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