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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 263.48 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 263.48 and 114.36 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 263.48 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/263.48 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 263.48 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 30,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131.00/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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