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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 244.62 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 244.62 and 162.12 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 244.62 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/244.62 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 244.62 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 39,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.79/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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