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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 288.96 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 288.96 and 176.96 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 288.96 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/288.96 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 288.96 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 51,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,134.36/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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