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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 243.81 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 243.81 and 114.54 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 243.81 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/243.81 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 243.81 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 27,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926.00/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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