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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 244.01 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 244.01 and 130.01 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 244.01 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/244.01 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 244.01 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 31,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722.85/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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