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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.14 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.14 and 153.59 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.14 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.14 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.14 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 37,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.67/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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