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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.75 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.75 and 114.27 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.75 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.75 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.75 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 30,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.39/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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