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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 243.04 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 243.04 and 117.12 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 243.04 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/243.04 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 243.04 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 28,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464.84/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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