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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.57 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.57 and 133.03 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.57 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.57 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.57 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 32,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,402.12/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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