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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.05 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.05 and 103.19 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.05 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.05 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.05 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 25,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182.30/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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