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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.17 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.17 and 118.02 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.17 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.17 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.17 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 28,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816.94/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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