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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.60 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.60 and 142.24 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.60 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.60 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.60 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 34,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649.66/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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