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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 243.23 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 243.23 and 134.71 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 243.23 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/243.23 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 243.23 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 32,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.51/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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