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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.50 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.50 and 155.52 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.50 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.50 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.50 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 38,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024.64/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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