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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.61 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.61 and 132.89 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.61 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.61 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.61 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 32,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.15/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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