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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 244.18 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 244.18 and 133.32 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 244.18 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/244.18 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 244.18 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 32,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.08/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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