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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 244.14 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 244.14 and 124.40 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 244.14 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/244.14 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 244.14 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 30,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371.02/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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