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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 244.53 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 244.53 and 154.60 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 244.53 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/244.53 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 244.53 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 37,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804.34/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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