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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 244.75 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 244.75 and 154.38 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 244.75 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/244.75 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 244.75 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 37,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784.20/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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