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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.30 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.30 and 122.14 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.30 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.30 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.30 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 32,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281.60/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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