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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 265.02 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 265.02 and 121.88 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 265.02 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/265.02 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 265.02 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 32,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.64/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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