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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.42 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.42 and 132.84 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.42 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.42 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.42 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 32,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.91/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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