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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 244.08 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 244.08 and 153.45 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 244.08 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/244.08 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 244.08 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 37,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454.08/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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