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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.90 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.90 and 137.70 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.90 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.90 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.90 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 33,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.03/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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