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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 244.20 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 244.20 and 130.28 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 244.20 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/244.20 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 244.20 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 31,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.38/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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