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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.66 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.66 and 114.41 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.66 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.66 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.66 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 27,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877.14/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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