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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.71 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.71 and 134.83 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.71 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.71 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.71 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 32,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.71/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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