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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 243.84 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 243.84 and 114.40 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 243.84 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/243.84 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 243.84 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 27,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,895.30/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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