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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 258.69 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 258.69 and 176.50 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 258.69 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/258.69 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 258.69 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 45,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,658.79/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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