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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 40,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201.44/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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