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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 242.72 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 242.72 and 126.96 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 242.72 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/242.72 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 242.72 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 30,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815.73/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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