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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.59 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.59 and 122.89 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.59 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.59 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.59 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 32,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638.36/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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