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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 243.89 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 243.89 and 135.30 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 243.89 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/243.89 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 243.89 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 32,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998.32/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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