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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 243.76 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 243.76 and 130.14 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 243.76 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/243.76 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 243.76 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 31,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722.93/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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