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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 244.27 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 244.27 and 118.04 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 244.27 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/244.27 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 244.27 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 28,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.63/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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