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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 242.93 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 242.93 and 120.73 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 242.93 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/242.93 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 242.93 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 29,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.54/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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