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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.97 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.97 and 117.96 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.97 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.97 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.97 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 28,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660.74/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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