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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.26 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.26 and 132.53 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.26 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.26 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.26 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 32,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.25/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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