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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.32 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.32 and 121.06 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.32 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.32 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.32 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 29,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,456.32/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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