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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.08 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.08 and 122.56 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.08 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.08 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.08 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 32,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488.20/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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