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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.10 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.10 and 145.93 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.10 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.10 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.10 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 35,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620.78/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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