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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.19 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.19 and 152.91 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.19 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.19 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.19 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 37,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.20/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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