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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 243.15 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 243.15 and 117.23 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 243.15 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/243.15 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 243.15 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 28,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.94/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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