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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.78 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.78 and 152.33 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.78 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.78 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.78 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 37,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,287.11/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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