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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 243.96 and 135.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 243.96 and 135.00 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 243.96 = 135.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/243.96 = 135.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 243.96 × 135.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 32,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.88/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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