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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.94 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.94 and 122.39 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.94 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.94 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.94 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 32,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426.01/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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