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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.64 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.64 and 151.50 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.64 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.64 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.64 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 36,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759.96/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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