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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.51 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.51 and 149.27 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.51 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.51 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.51 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 36,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,496.41/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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