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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 243.05 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 243.05 and 118.01 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 243.05 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/243.05 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 243.05 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 28,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.53/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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