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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.48 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.48 and 134.96 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.48 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.48 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.48 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 32,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.84/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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