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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.02 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.02 and 118.84 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.02 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.02 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.02 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 28,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999.34/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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