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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.01 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.01 and 121.70 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.01 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.01 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.01 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 29,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,696.93/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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