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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 244.14 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 244.14 and 130.26 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 244.14 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/244.14 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 244.14 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 31,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.10/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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