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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 266.44 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 266.44 and 152.28 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 266.44 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/266.44 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 266.44 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 40,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573.39/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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