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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 243.98 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 243.98 and 153.58 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 243.98 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/243.98 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 243.98 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 37,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470.45/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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