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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 243.34 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 243.34 and 114.35 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 243.34 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/243.34 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 243.34 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 27,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824.43/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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