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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.54 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.54 and 121.32 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.54 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.54 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.54 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 29,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,546.27/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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