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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 263.70 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 263.70 and 118.34 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 263.70 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/263.70 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 263.70 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 31,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,204.94/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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