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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 244.10 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 244.10 and 118.63 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 244.10 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/244.10 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 244.10 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 28,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955.77/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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