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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 243.18 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 243.18 and 150.17 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 243.18 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/243.18 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 243.18 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 36,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518.34/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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