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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.06 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.06 and 120.86 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.06 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.06 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.06 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 29,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.23/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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