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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.82 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.82 and 134.50 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.82 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.82 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.82 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 32,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659.29/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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