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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.96 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.96 and 114.67 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.96 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.96 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.96 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 27,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974.89/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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