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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 263.27 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 263.27 and 121.79 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 263.27 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/263.27 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 263.27 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 32,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.73/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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