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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 244.02 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 244.02 and 152.42 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 244.02 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/244.02 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 244.02 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 37,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.53/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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