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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.35 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.35 and 176.94 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.35 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.35 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.35 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 43,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235.29/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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