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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.14 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.14 and 134.76 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.14 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.14 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.14 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 32,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.55/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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