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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.27 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.27 and 146.23 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.27 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.27 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.27 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 35,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.60/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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