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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.84 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.84 and 156.60 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.84 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.84 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.84 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 38,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341.94/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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