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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.70 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.70 and 157.80 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.70 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.70 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.70 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 38,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.87/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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