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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 258.15 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 258.15 and 176.20 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 258.15 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/258.15 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 258.15 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 45,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486.03/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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