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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 243.56 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 243.56 and 141.65 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 243.56 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/243.56 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 243.56 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 34,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.24/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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