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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 264.70 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 264.70 and 122.82 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 264.70 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/264.70 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 264.70 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 32,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.45/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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