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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 244.21 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 244.21 and 142.32 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 244.21 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/244.21 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 244.21 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 34,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755.97/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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