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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 242.97 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 242.97 and 123.59 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 242.97 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/242.97 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 242.97 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 30,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.81/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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