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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.09 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.09 and 150.27 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.09 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.09 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.09 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 36,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,529.13/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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