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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 244.01 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 244.01 and 103.16 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 244.01 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/244.01 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 244.01 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 25,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.07/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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