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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.60 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.60 and 121.21 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.60 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.60 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.60 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 29,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526.76/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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