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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291.36 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291.36 and 176.80 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291.36 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291.36 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291.36 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 51,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512.45/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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