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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.18 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.18 and 147.64 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.18 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.18 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.18 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 36,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.77/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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