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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.55 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.55 and 152.76 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.55 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.55 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.55 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 37,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.46/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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