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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 243.93 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 243.93 and 121.58 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 243.93 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/243.93 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 243.93 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 29,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,655.79/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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