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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.37 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.37 and 151.20 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.37 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.37 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.37 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 36,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947.99/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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