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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.96 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.96 and 139.74 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.96 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.96 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.96 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 34,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090.97/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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