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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.41 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.41 and 121.32 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.41 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.41 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.41 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 29,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529.89/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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