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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.17 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.17 and 139.37 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.17 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.17 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.17 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 33,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890.60/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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