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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.12 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.12 and 153.22 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.12 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.12 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.12 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 37,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250.85/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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