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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.70 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.70 and 114.57 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.70 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.70 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.70 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 27,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920.71/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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