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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 264.92 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 264.92 and 152.50 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 264.92 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/264.92 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 264.92 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 40,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400.30/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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