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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 243.61 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 243.61 and 154.86 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 243.61 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/243.61 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 243.61 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 37,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725.51/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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