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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.85 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.85 and 129.86 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.85 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.85 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.85 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 31,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666.36/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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