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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 243.30 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 243.30 and 114.08 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 243.30 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/243.30 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 243.30 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 27,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756.27/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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