Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244 and 164.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177, 244 and 164.76 is: 227.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177 : 244 = 164.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177/244 = 164.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177x = 244 × 164.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177x = 40,201.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,201.44/177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227.13
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