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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.75, 257.88 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.75, 257.88 and 176.55 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.75 : 257.88 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.75/257.88 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.75x = 257.88 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.75x = 45,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528.71/186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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