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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.24 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.24 and 145.96 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.24 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.24 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.24 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 35,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649.27/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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