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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.14 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.14 and 114.15 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.14 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.14 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.14 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 27,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753.86/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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