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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 243.29 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 243.29 and 134.97 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 243.29 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/243.29 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 243.29 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 32,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836.85/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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