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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.58 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.58 and 156.12 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.58 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.58 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.58 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 38,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183.83/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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