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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.08 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.08 and 153.29 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.08 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.08 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.08 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 37,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259.75/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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