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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 244.16 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 244.16 and 135.21 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 244.16 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/244.16 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 244.16 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 33,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012.20/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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