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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.64 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.64 and 121.28 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.64 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.64 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.64 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 29,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548.66/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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