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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.02 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.02 and 122.22 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.02 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.02 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.02 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 32,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,391.41/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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