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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.33 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.33 and 121.95 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.33 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.33 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.33 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 32,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233.72/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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