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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.32 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.32 and 176.58 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.32 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.32 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.32 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 50,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911.55/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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