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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 243.52 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 243.52 and 129.60 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 243.52 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/243.52 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 243.52 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 31,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,560.19/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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