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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.36 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.36 and 133.12 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.36 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.36 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.36 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 32,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396.08/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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