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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.06 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.06 and 117.92 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.06 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.06 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.06 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 28,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,661.64/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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