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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.67 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.67 and 134.55 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.67 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.67 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.67 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 32,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651.25/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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