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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 265.44 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 265.44 and 153.44 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 265.44 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/265.44 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 265.44 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 40,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729.11/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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