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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.65 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.65 and 146.37 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.65 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.65 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.65 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 35,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.42/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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