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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.01 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.01 and 156.11 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.01 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.01 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.01 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 38,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248.51/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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