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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 243.62 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 243.62 and 130.26 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 243.62 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/243.62 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 243.62 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 31,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734.69/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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