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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 244.80 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 244.80 and 151.62 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 244.80 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/244.80 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 244.80 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 37,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116.58/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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