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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 257.76 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 257.76 and 176.52 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 257.76 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/257.76 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 257.76 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 45,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499.80/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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