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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.78 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.78 and 118.46 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.78 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.78 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.78 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 28,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.18/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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