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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.37 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.37 and 176.58 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.37 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.37 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.37 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 50,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,743.79/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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