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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.41 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.41 and 121.10 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.41 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.41 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.41 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 29,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475.13/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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