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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.51 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.51 and 135.22 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.51 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.51 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.51 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 32,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.76/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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