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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 243.21 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 243.21 and 134.91 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 243.21 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/243.21 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 243.21 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 32,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,811.46/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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