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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.22 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.22 and 103.26 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.22 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.22 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.22 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 25,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.16/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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