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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.49 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.49 and 114.38 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.49 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.49 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.49 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 27,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.38/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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