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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 243.87 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 243.87 and 121.56 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 243.87 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/243.87 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 243.87 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 29,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644.84/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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