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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 243.68 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 243.68 and 139.66 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 243.68 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/243.68 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 243.68 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 34,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032.35/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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