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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243.66 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243.66 and 118.54 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243.66 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243.66 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243.66 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 28,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.46/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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