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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 245.23 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 245.23 and 157.92 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 245.23 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/245.23 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 245.23 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 38,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725.41/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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