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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 264.51 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 264.51 and 122.12 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 264.51 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/264.51 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 264.51 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 32,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.64/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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