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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.75 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.75 and 140.04 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.75 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.75 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.75 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 34,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134.75/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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