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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.11 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.11 and 123.89 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.11 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.11 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.11 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 30,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117.99/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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