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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.59 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.59 and 141.70 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.59 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.59 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.59 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 34,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.45/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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