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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 244.20 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 244.20 and 103.27 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 244.20 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/244.20 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 244.20 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 25,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.53/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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