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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 244.11 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 244.11 and 135.29 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 244.11 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/244.11 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 244.11 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 33,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.39/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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