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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.64 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.64 and 135.02 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.64 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.64 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.64 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 32,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.27/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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