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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.08 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.08 and 114.28 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.08 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.08 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.08 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 30,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.06/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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