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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.92 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.92 and 133.04 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.92 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.92 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.92 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 32,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451.12/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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