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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.68 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.68 and 155.60 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.68 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.68 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.68 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 38,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.21/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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