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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243.46 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243.46 and 114.44 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243.46 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243.46 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243.46 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 27,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861.56/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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