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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.42 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.42 and 121.11 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.42 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.42 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.42 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 29,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.60/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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