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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 243.08 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 243.08 and 114.02 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 243.08 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/243.08 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 243.08 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 27,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715.98/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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