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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 243.39 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 243.39 and 129.82 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 243.39 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/243.39 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 243.39 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 31,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.89/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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