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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 242.81 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 242.81 and 141.08 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 242.81 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/242.81 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 242.81 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 34,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255.63/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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