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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288.77 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288.77 and 176.61 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288.77 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288.77 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288.77 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 50,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.73/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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