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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.38 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.38 and 147.88 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.38 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.38 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.38 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 36,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.91/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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