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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 243.37 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 243.37 and 139.78 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 243.37 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/243.37 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 243.37 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 34,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018.26/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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