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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.82 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.82 and 120.72 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.82 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.82 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.82 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 29,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313.23/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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