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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 242.82 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 242.82 and 113.90 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 242.82 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/242.82 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 242.82 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 27,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.98/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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