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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 244.61 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 244.61 and 118.18 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 244.61 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/244.61 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 244.61 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 28,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908.01/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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