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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 289.01 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 289.01 and 176.76 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 289.01 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/289.01 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 289.01 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 51,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085.85/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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