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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.02 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.02 and 152.50 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.02 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.02 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.02 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 37,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213.05/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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