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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 242.86 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 242.86 and 120.79 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 242.86 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/242.86 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 242.86 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 29,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.06/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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