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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 243.34 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 243.34 and 132.68 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 243.34 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/243.34 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 243.34 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 32,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286.35/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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