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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 243.84 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 243.84 and 114.64 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 243.84 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/243.84 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 243.84 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 27,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.82/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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