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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 243.74 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 243.74 and 118.44 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 243.74 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/243.74 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 243.74 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 28,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868.86/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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