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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 243.02 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 243.02 and 129.36 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 243.02 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/243.02 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 243.02 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 31,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.07/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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