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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.87 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.87 and 132.86 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.87 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.87 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.87 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 32,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.57/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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