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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.92 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.92 and 114.72 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.92 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.92 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.92 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 27,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981.87/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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