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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 244.19 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 244.19 and 152.68 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 244.19 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/244.19 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 244.19 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 37,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.70/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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