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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 244.37 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 244.37 and 152.81 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 244.37 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/244.37 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 244.37 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 37,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340.19/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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