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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 244.98 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 244.98 and 118.69 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 244.98 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/244.98 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 244.98 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 29,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.06/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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