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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 244.52 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 244.52 and 162.56 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 244.52 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/244.52 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 244.52 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 39,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,747.14/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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