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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.97 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.97 and 150.63 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.97 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.97 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.97 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 36,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.20/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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