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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 242.07 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 242.07 and 154.13 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 242.07 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/242.07 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 242.07 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 37,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.25/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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