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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.64 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.64 and 130.01 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.64 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.64 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.64 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 31,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673.77/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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