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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243 and 116.34 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 28,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.62/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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