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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 244.99 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 244.99 and 165.50 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 244.99 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/244.99 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 244.99 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 40,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,545.85/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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