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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 243.05 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 243.05 and 126.98 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 243.05 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/243.05 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 243.05 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 30,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.64/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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