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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 244.04 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 244.04 and 135.33 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 244.04 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/244.04 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 244.04 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 33,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.76/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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