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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244 and 152.64 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 37,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244.16/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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