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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.94 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.94 and 124.32 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.94 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.94 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.94 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 30,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,326.62/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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