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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 244.11 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 244.11 and 121.61 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 244.11 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/244.11 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 244.11 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 29,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685.00/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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