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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.29 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.29 and 114.71 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.29 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.29 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.29 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 30,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314.81/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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