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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 266.67 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 266.67 and 176.04 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 266.67 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/266.67 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 266.67 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 46,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.59/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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