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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 243.86 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 243.86 and 133.09 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 243.86 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/243.86 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 243.86 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 32,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454.05/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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