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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 244.32 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 244.32 and 121.84 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 244.32 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/244.32 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 244.32 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 29,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.88/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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