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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.48 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.48 and 137.76 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.48 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.48 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.48 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 33,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.80/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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