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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.80 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.80 and 123.46 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.80 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.80 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.80 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 29,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.17/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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