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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 265.62 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 265.62 and 122.66 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 265.62 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/265.62 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 265.62 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 32,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580.95/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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