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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.68 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.68 and 150.75 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.68 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.68 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.68 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 36,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,734.01/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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