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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 242.81 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 242.81 and 113.91 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 242.81 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/242.81 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 242.81 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 27,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658.07/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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