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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 243.03 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 243.03 and 117.97 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 243.03 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/243.03 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 243.03 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 28,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.25/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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