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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.44 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.44 and 114.28 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.44 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.44 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.44 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 27,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820.32/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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