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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.95 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.95 and 121.98 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.95 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.95 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.95 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 32,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318.60/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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