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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.24 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.24 and 126.80 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.24 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.24 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.24 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 30,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842.83/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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