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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 242.94 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 242.94 and 129.55 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 242.94 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/242.94 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 242.94 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 31,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472.88/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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