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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243.12 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243.12 and 117.82 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243.12 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243.12 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243.12 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 28,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.40/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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