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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 243.06 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 243.06 and 121.01 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 243.06 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/243.06 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 243.06 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 29,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411.48/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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