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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 243.26 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 243.26 and 132.72 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 243.26 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/243.26 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 243.26 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 32,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.80/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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