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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 244.02 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 244.02 and 121.65 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 244.02 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/244.02 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 244.02 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 29,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685.03/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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