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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 243.84 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 243.84 and 130.02 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 243.84 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/243.84 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 243.84 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 31,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702.86/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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