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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.16 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.16 and 153.23 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.16 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.16 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.16 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 37,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565.87/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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