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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.25 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.25 and 122.07 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.25 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.25 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.25 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 32,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.00/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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