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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 288.60 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 288.60 and 176.88 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 288.60 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/288.60 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 288.60 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 51,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047.57/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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