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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 243.42 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 243.42 and 134.66 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 243.42 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/243.42 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 243.42 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 32,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.94/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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