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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 242.60 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 242.60 and 139.32 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 242.60 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/242.60 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 242.60 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 33,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.34/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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