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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 243.32 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 243.32 and 150.21 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 243.32 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/243.32 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 243.32 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 36,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548.35/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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