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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 244.38 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 244.38 and 157.52 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 244.38 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/244.38 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 244.38 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 38,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495.94/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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