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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 242.78 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 242.78 and 134.62 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 242.78 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/242.78 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 242.78 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 32,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.76/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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