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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 263.88 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 263.88 and 121.82 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 263.88 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/263.88 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 263.88 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 32,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.86/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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