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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243.03 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243.03 and 113.16 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243.03 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243.03 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243.03 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 27,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501.27/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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