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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.20 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.20 and 118.72 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.20 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.20 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.20 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 28,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.42/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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