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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.93 and 159.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.93 and 159.00 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.93 = 159.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.93 = 159.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.93 × 159.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 38,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942.63/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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