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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 243 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 243 and 123.70 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 243 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/243 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 243 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 30,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059.10/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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