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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 297.88 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 297.88 and 176.56 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 297.88 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/297.88 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 297.88 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 52,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593.92/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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