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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 244.13 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 244.13 and 103.25 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 244.13 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/244.13 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 244.13 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 25,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.69/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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