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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.32 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.32 and 153.35 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.32 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.32 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.32 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 37,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311.14/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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