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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.94 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.94 and 121.38 is: 167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.94 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.94 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.94 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 29,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,609.44/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.61

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