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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 243.44 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 243.44 and 132.65 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 243.44 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/243.44 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 243.44 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 32,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292.32/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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