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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 242.68 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 242.68 and 113.76 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 242.68 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/242.68 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 242.68 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 27,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607.28/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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