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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.16 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.16 and 103.23 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.16 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.16 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.16 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 25,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.64/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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