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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.68 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.68 and 140.02 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.68 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.68 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.68 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 34,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118.76/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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