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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 243.84 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 243.84 and 154.84 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 243.84 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/243.84 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 243.84 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 37,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.19/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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