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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.36 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.36 and 177.27 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.36 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.36 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.36 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 45,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799.48/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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