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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 244.19 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 244.19 and 103.29 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 244.19 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/244.19 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 244.19 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 25,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222.39/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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