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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 289.64 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 289.64 and 176.87 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 289.64 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/289.64 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 289.64 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 51,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,226.29/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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