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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 242.96 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 242.96 and 117.10 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 242.96 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/242.96 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 242.96 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 28,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.62/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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