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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.47 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.47 and 122.41 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.47 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.47 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.47 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 32,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.49/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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