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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.24 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.24 and 135.17 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.24 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.24 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.24 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 32,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878.75/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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