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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.60 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.60 and 121.44 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.60 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.60 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.60 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 29,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.78/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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