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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.20 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.20 and 135.36 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.20 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.20 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.20 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 33,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.91/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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