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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243.10 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243.10 and 118.02 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243.10 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243.10 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243.10 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 28,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690.66/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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