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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.78 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.78 and 117.57 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.78 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.78 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.78 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 28,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,661.21/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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