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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.88 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.88 and 129.57 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.88 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.88 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.88 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 31,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.96/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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