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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 288.84 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 288.84 and 176.68 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 288.84 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/288.84 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 288.84 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 51,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032.25/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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