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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 244.53 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 244.53 and 162.48 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 244.53 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/244.53 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 244.53 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 39,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,731.23/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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