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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 242.80 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 242.80 and 132.48 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 242.80 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/242.80 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 242.80 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 32,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.14/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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