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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 243.64 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 243.64 and 117.64 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 243.64 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/243.64 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 243.64 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 28,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660.00/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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