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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 243.15 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 243.15 and 121.05 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 243.15 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/243.15 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 243.15 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 29,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.31/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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