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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 244 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 244 and 139.84 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 244 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/244 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 244 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 34,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120.96/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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