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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.08 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.08 and 144.36 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.08 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.08 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.08 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 35,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235.39/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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