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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 244.17 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 244.17 and 118.92 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 244.17 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/244.17 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 244.17 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 29,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,036.70/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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