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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 287.67 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 287.67 and 176.61 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 287.67 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/287.67 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 287.67 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 50,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805.40/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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