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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 244.28 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 244.28 and 152.51 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 244.28 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/244.28 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 244.28 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 37,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254.30/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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