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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.78 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.78 and 118.44 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.78 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.78 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.78 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 28,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873.30/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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