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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.15 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.15 and 129.77 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.15 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.15 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.15 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 31,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.36/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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