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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.68 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.68 and 117.50 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.68 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.68 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.68 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 28,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.59/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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