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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 289.16 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 289.16 and 176.73 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 289.16 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/289.16 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 289.16 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 51,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103.25/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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