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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 242.91 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 242.91 and 126.92 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 242.91 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/242.91 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 242.91 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 30,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,828.92/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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