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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 243.12 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 243.12 and 124.16 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 243.12 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/243.12 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 243.12 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 30,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,185.78/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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