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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.12 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.12 and 134.73 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.12 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.12 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.12 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 32,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755.56/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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