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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 243.05 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 243.05 and 151.69 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 243.05 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/243.05 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 243.05 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 36,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,867.04/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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