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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 243.87 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 243.87 and 159.96 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 243.87 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/243.87 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 243.87 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 39,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,009.45/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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