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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 242.99 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 242.99 and 120.93 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 242.99 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/242.99 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 242.99 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 29,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,384.18/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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