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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 243.60 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 243.60 and 122.65 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 243.60 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/243.60 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 243.60 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 29,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877.54/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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