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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.14 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.14 and 118.71 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.14 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.14 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.14 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 28,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.86/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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