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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.73 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.73 and 124.14 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.73 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.73 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.73 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 30,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.64/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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