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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.62 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.62 and 117.64 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.62 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.62 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.62 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 28,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.65/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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