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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.45 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.45 and 124.01 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.45 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.45 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.45 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 30,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.40/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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