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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.88 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.88 and 121.56 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.88 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.88 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.88 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 29,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644.83/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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