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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.72 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.72 and 122.24 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.72 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.72 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.72 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 32,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.37/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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