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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 243.03 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 243.03 and 117.93 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 243.03 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/243.03 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 243.03 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 28,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660.53/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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