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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.48 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.48 and 149.44 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.48 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.48 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.48 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 36,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,535.09/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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