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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 243 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 243 and 118.02 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 243 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/243 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 243 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 28,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.86/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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