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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 243.62 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 243.62 and 153.21 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 243.62 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/243.62 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 243.62 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 37,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.83/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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