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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.87 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.87 and 114.61 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.87 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.87 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.87 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 27,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,949.94/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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