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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 243.16 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 243.16 and 114.06 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 243.16 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/243.16 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 243.16 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 27,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734.83/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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