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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.26 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.26 and 129.84 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.26 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.26 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.26 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 31,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.88/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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