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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.81 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.81 and 139.76 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.81 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.81 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.81 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 34,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,074.58/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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