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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.65 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.65 and 114.45 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.65 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.65 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.65 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 27,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.81/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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