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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 242.70 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 242.70 and 132.28 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 242.70 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/242.70 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 242.70 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 32,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.36/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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