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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.95 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.95 and 133.22 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.95 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.95 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.95 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 32,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498.35/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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