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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.50 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.50 and 135.23 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.50 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.50 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.50 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 32,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.61/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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