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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 263.91 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 263.91 and 135.54 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 263.91 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/263.91 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 263.91 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 35,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,770.36/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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