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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.31 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.31 and 153.71 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.31 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.31 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.31 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 37,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552.89/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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