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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 243.27 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 243.27 and 114.19 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 243.27 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/243.27 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 243.27 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 27,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.76/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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