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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 245.12 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 245.12 and 155.40 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 245.12 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/245.12 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 245.12 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 38,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091.65/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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