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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 244.83 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 244.83 and 151.30 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 244.83 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/244.83 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 244.83 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 37,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042.78/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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