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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.36 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.36 and 157.71 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.36 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.36 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.36 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 38,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539.13/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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