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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 262.64 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 262.64 and 176.78 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 262.64 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/262.64 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 262.64 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 46,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,430.60/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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