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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 263.43 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 263.43 and 121.80 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 263.43 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/263.43 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 263.43 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 32,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085.77/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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