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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 242.73 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 242.73 and 139.19 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 242.73 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/242.73 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 242.73 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 33,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784.38/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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