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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 242.68 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 242.68 and 134.50 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 242.68 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/242.68 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 242.68 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 32,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.46/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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