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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.70 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.70 and 147.74 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.70 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.70 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.70 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 36,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.81/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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