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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 264.84 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 264.84 and 122.55 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 264.84 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/264.84 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 264.84 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 32,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.14/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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