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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.89 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.89 and 114.54 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.89 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.89 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.89 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 27,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934.59/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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