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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 245.54 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 245.54 and 151.52 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 245.54 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/245.54 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 245.54 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 37,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204.22/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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