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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.51 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.51 and 121.65 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.51 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.51 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.51 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 32,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177.64/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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