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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 275.45 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 275.45 and 176.18 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 275.45 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/275.45 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 275.45 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 48,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526.52/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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