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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.08 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.08 and 114.74 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.08 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.08 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.08 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 28,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005.74/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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