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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 243 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 243 and 132.44 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 243 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/243 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 243 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 32,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.71/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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