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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 242.98 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 242.98 and 117.14 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 242.98 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/242.98 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 242.98 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 28,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462.68/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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