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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 244.14 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 244.14 and 144.26 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 244.14 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/244.14 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 244.14 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 35,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.64/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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