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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243.17 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243.17 and 135.06 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243.17 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243.17 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243.17 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 32,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842.54/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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