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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 242.71 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 242.71 and 151.44 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 242.71 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/242.71 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 242.71 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 36,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.00/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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