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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 244 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 244 and 144.08 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 244 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/244 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 244 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 35,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155.52/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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