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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 243.26 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 243.26 and 123.91 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 243.26 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/243.26 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 243.26 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 30,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141.12/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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