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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.78 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.78 and 152.23 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.78 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.78 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.78 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 37,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,109.41/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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