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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 243.28 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 243.28 and 124.04 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 243.28 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/243.28 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 243.28 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 30,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176.45/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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