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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 242.99 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 242.99 and 134.66 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 242.99 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/242.99 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 242.99 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 32,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.47/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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