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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.22 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.22 and 122.64 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.22 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.22 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.22 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 32,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526.58/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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