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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.84 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.84 and 124.80 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.84 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.84 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.84 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 30,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.23/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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