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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 264.24 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 264.24 and 117.67 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 264.24 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/264.24 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 264.24 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 31,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,093.12/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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