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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.21 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.21 and 114.80 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.21 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.21 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.21 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 28,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.07/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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