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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 244.73 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 244.73 and 147.53 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 244.73 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/244.73 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 244.73 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 36,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.06/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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