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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243.14 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243.14 and 134.70 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243.14 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243.14 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243.14 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 32,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.37/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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