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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.90 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.90 and 137.79 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.90 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.90 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.90 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 33,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.98/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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