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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 243.99 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 243.99 and 118.80 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 243.99 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/243.99 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 243.99 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 28,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.01/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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