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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.88 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.88 and 117.75 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.88 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.88 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.88 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 28,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,715.66/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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