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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 258.61 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 258.61 and 176.43 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 258.61 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/258.61 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 258.61 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 45,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626.56/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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