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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.66 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.66 and 118.34 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.66 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.66 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.66 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 28,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834.72/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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