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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.68 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.68 and 153.98 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.68 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.68 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.68 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 37,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.83/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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