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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 242.90 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 242.90 and 141.32 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 242.90 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/242.90 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 242.90 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 34,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327.06/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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