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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.98 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.98 and 157.41 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.98 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.98 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.98 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 38,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562.30/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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