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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 243.04 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 243.04 and 130.24 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 243.04 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/243.04 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 243.04 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 31,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.53/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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