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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.66 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.66 and 153.11 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.66 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.66 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.66 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 37,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611.01/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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