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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 263.69 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 263.69 and 114.24 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 263.69 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/263.69 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 263.69 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 30,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124.79/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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