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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.37 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.37 and 140.37 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.37 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.37 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.37 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 34,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.52/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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