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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 241.90 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 241.90 and 154.48 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 241.90 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/241.90 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 241.90 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 37,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.71/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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