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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.89 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.89 and 121.41 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.89 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.89 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.89 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 29,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.68/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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