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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 264.33 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 264.33 and 122.22 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 264.33 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/264.33 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 264.33 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 32,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306.41/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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