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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 257.76 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 257.76 and 176.64 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 257.76 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/257.76 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 257.76 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 45,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530.73/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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