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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.45 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.45 and 136.91 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.45 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.45 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.45 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 33,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.35/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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