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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.01 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.01 and 114.71 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.01 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.01 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.01 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 27,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.81/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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