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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 243.81 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 243.81 and 153.72 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 243.81 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/243.81 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 243.81 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 37,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.47/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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