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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 242.96 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 242.96 and 117.98 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 242.96 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/242.96 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 242.96 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 28,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664.42/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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