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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.71 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.71 and 135.27 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.71 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.71 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.71 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 32,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966.48/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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