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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 243.12 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 243.12 and 150.48 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 243.12 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/243.12 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 243.12 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 36,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,584.70/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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