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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 258.96 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 258.96 and 176.23 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 258.96 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/258.96 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 258.96 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 45,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.52/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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