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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.25 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.25 and 103.31 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.25 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.25 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.25 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 25,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231.73/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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