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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 243.04 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 243.04 and 123.61 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 243.04 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/243.04 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 243.04 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 30,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.17/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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