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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.87 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.87 and 121.51 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.87 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.87 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.87 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 29,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.49/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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