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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 244.07 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 244.07 and 103.17 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 244.07 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/244.07 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 244.07 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 25,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.19/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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