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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 244.52 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 244.52 and 163.68 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 244.52 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/244.52 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 244.52 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 40,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,023.03/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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