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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 244.19 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 244.19 and 140.43 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 244.19 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/244.19 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 244.19 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 34,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290.90/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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