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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 243.18 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 243.18 and 120.94 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 243.18 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/243.18 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 243.18 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 29,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409.58/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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