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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 244.02 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 244.02 and 154.58 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 244.02 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/244.02 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 244.02 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 37,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,720.61/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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