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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 242.94 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 242.94 and 126.92 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 242.94 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/242.94 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 242.94 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 30,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833.94/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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