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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243.12 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243.12 and 117.94 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243.12 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243.12 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243.12 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 28,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673.57/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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