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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 244.16 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 244.16 and 153.73 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 244.16 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/244.16 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 244.16 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 37,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533.72/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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