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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.60 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.60 and 135.14 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.60 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.60 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.60 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 32,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,920.10/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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