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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.62 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.62 and 118.26 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.62 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.62 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.62 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 28,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810.50/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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