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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 242.93 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 242.93 and 120.04 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 242.93 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/242.93 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 242.93 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 29,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160.41/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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