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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 244.50 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 244.50 and 154.22 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 244.50 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/244.50 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 244.50 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 37,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706.79/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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