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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 244.54 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 244.54 and 175.64 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 244.54 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/244.54 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 244.54 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 42,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950.13/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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