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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 244.72 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 244.72 and 147.84 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 244.72 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/244.72 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 244.72 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 36,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.40/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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