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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 243.39 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 243.39 and 114.14 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 243.39 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/243.39 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 243.39 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 27,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780.53/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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