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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243.06 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243.06 and 132.38 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243.06 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243.06 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243.06 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 32,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176.28/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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