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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 244.29 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 244.29 and 124.57 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 244.29 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/244.29 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 244.29 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 30,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.21/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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