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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.47 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.47 and 137.66 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.47 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.47 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.47 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 33,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,515.21/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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