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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 243.89 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 243.89 and 130.27 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 243.89 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/243.89 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 243.89 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 31,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,770.62/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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