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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.95 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.95 and 118.53 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.95 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.95 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.95 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 28,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.80/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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