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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 242.97 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 242.97 and 113.94 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 242.97 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/242.97 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 242.97 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 27,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684.00/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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