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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 264.50 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 264.50 and 114.77 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 264.50 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/264.50 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 264.50 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 30,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.34/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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