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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.51 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.51 and 132.98 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.51 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.51 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.51 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 32,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.96/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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