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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.49 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.49 and 177.09 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.49 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.49 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.49 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 45,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,775.25/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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