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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.15 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.15 and 153.60 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.15 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.15 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.15 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 37,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,347.84/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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