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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.64 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.64 and 132.44 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.64 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.64 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.64 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 32,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267.68/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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