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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 245.38 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 245.38 and 154.58 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 245.38 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/245.38 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 245.38 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 37,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930.84/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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