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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.26 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.26 and 121.66 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.26 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.26 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.26 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 29,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716.67/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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