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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 118.32 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 243.59 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/243.59 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 243.59 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 28,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820.98/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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