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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 244.67 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 244.67 and 154.25 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 244.67 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/244.67 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 244.67 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 37,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741.51/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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