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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 242.94 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 242.94 and 153.98 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 242.94 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/242.94 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 242.94 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 37,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,407.90/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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