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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 243.91 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 243.91 and 114.63 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 243.91 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/243.91 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 243.91 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 27,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.63/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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