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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 244.35 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 244.35 and 163.74 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 244.35 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/244.35 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 244.35 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 40,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009.87/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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