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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 242.64 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 242.64 and 113.82 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 242.64 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/242.64 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 242.64 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 27,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616.11/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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