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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 243.38 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 243.38 and 121.12 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 243.38 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/243.38 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 243.38 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 29,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,478.19/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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