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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 243.64 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 243.64 and 124.90 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 243.64 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/243.64 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 243.64 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 30,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.64/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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