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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243.17 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243.17 and 116.36 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243.17 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243.17 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243.17 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 28,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.46/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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