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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 264.98 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 264.98 and 153 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 264.98 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/264.98 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 264.98 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 40,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.32/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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