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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.41 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.41 and 121.37 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.41 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.41 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.41 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 29,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.85/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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