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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.87 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.87 and 147.53 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.87 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.87 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.87 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 35,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.14/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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