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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 264.38 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 264.38 and 122.01 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 264.38 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/264.38 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 264.38 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 32,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.39/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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