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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 243.93 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 243.93 and 114.65 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 243.93 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/243.93 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 243.93 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 27,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965.35/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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