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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 243.09 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 243.09 and 117.99 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 243.09 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/243.09 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 243.09 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 28,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682.19/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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