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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 243.64 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 243.64 and 155.11 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 243.64 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/243.64 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 243.64 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 37,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,789.01/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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