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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 243.30 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 243.30 and 121.02 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 243.30 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/243.30 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 243.30 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 29,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.17/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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