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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 263.89 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 263.89 and 121.55 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 263.89 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/263.89 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 263.89 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 32,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.38/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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