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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 244.56 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 244.56 and 151.06 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 244.56 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/244.56 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 244.56 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 36,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943.23/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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