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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 243.30 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 243.30 and 114.19 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 243.30 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/243.30 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 243.30 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 27,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.43/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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