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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 243.99 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 243.99 and 118.74 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 243.99 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/243.99 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 243.99 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 28,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,971.37/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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