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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 244.88 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 244.88 and 157.94 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 244.88 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/244.88 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 244.88 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 38,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.35/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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