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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 264.57 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 264.57 and 121.20 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 264.57 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/264.57 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 264.57 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 32,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.44/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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