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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 244.04 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 244.04 and 124.58 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 244.04 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/244.04 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 244.04 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 30,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402.49/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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