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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 263.89 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 263.89 and 121.89 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 263.89 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/263.89 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 263.89 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 32,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165.55/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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