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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 244.36 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 244.36 and 147.50 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 244.36 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/244.36 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 244.36 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 36,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043.10/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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