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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.24 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.24 and 123.96 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.24 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.24 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.24 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 30,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.03/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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