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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.82 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.82 and 118.44 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.82 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.82 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.82 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 28,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.04/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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