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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.70 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.70 and 121.30 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.70 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.70 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.70 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 29,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560.81/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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