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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 243.87 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 243.87 and 150.77 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 243.87 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/243.87 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 243.87 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 36,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767.06/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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