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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 243.90 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 243.90 and 114.75 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 243.90 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/243.90 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 243.90 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 27,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987.53/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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