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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.78 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.78 and 118.64 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.78 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.78 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.78 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 28,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920.84/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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