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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 243.72 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 243.72 and 118.64 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 243.72 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/243.72 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 243.72 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 28,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.94/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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