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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.44, 176.94 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.44, 176.94 and 116.46 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.44 : 176.94 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.44/176.94 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.44x = 176.94 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.44x = 20,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.43/118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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