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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 242.99 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 242.99 and 151.29 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 242.99 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/242.99 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 242.99 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 36,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761.37/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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