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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.34 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.34 and 149.08 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.34 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.34 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.34 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 36,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.21/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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