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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.26 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.26 and 118.60 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.26 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.26 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.26 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 28,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.24/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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