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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 243.30 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 243.30 and 118.18 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 243.30 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/243.30 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 243.30 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 28,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.19/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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