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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 243.09 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 243.09 and 117.96 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 243.09 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/243.09 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 243.09 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 28,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674.90/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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