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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 264.92 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 264.92 and 122.45 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 264.92 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/264.92 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 264.92 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 32,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437.52/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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