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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.73 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.73 and 118.10 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.73 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.73 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.73 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 31,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,146.51/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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