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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.22 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.22 and 114.44 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.22 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.22 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.22 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 30,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237.34/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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