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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.62 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.62 and 137.53 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.62 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.62 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.62 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 33,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.79/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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