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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.58 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.58 and 157.16 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.58 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.58 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.58 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 38,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,595.35/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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