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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.60 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.60 and 137.27 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.60 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.60 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.60 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 33,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438.97/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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