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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 242.87 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 242.87 and 134.87 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 242.87 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/242.87 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 242.87 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 32,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755.35/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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