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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 243.93 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 243.93 and 132.60 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 243.93 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/243.93 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 243.93 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 32,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345.12/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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