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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 264.90 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 264.90 and 122.33 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 264.90 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/264.90 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 264.90 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 32,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.89/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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