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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.90 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.90 and 135.26 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.90 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.90 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.90 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 32,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989.91/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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