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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 244.32 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 244.32 and 128 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 244.32 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/244.32 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 244.32 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 31,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.96/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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