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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 243.34 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 243.34 and 118.06 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 243.34 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/243.34 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 243.34 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 28,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,728.72/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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