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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.04 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.04 and 149.55 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.04 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.04 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.04 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 36,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495.43/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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