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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 243.20 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 243.20 and 117.35 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 243.20 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/243.20 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 243.20 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 28,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.72/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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