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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 264.84 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 264.84 and 122.40 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 264.84 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/264.84 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 264.84 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 32,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416.42/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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