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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.11 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.11 and 164.24 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.11 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.11 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.11 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 40,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092.63/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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