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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 243.96 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 243.96 and 118.60 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 243.96 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/243.96 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 243.96 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 28,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.27/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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