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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 243.86 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 243.86 and 114.72 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 243.86 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/243.86 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 243.86 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 27,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.05/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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