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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 243.06 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 243.06 and 134.74 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 243.06 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/243.06 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 243.06 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 32,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.90/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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