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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 244.11 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 244.11 and 140.10 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 244.11 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/244.11 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 244.11 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 34,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.81/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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