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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 243.89 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 243.89 and 135.23 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 243.89 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/243.89 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 243.89 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 32,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979.86/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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