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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 243.30 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 243.30 and 144.88 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 243.30 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/243.30 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 243.30 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 35,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249.30/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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