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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.26 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.26 and 132.10 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.26 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.26 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.26 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 32,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134.65/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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