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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 243.43 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 243.43 and 141.63 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 243.43 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/243.43 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 243.43 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 34,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,476.99/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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