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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 244.20 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 244.20 and 150.87 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 244.20 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/244.20 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 244.20 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 36,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,842.45/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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