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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.23 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.23 and 151.58 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.23 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.23 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.23 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 36,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,869.79/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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