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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 267.16 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 267.16 and 147.54 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 267.16 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/267.16 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 267.16 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 39,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415.45/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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