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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 244.80 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 244.80 and 151.24 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 244.80 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/244.80 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 244.80 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 37,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.55/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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