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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.51 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.51 and 121.26 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.51 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.51 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.51 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 29,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.02/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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