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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 243.85 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 243.85 and 118.50 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 243.85 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/243.85 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 243.85 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 28,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896.23/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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