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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 244.11 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 244.11 and 121.74 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 244.11 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/244.11 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 244.11 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 29,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717.95/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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