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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.74 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.74 and 124.29 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.74 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.74 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.74 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 30,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.76/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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