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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 243.05 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 243.05 and 123.57 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 243.05 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/243.05 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 243.05 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 30,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033.07/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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