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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 243.71 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 243.71 and 118.35 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 243.71 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/243.71 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 243.71 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 28,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.27/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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