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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 242.81 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 242.81 and 151.68 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 242.81 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/242.81 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 242.81 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 36,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,829.42/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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