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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 243.07 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 243.07 and 123.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 243.07 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/243.07 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 243.07 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 30,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094.50/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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