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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243.04 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243.04 and 120.16 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243.04 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243.04 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243.04 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 29,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.69/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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