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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.26 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.26 and 117.93 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.26 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.26 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.26 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 28,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805.58/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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