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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.84 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.84 and 157.04 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.84 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.84 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.84 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 38,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606.71/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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