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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 290.37 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 290.37 and 176.76 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 290.37 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/290.37 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 290.37 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 51,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,324.93/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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