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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 264.39 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 264.39 and 176.34 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 264.39 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/264.39 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 264.39 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 46,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.53/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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