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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 242.62 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 242.62 and 123.38 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 242.62 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/242.62 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 242.62 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 29,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932.63/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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