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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 261.30 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 261.30 and 177 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 261.30 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/261.30 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 261.30 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 46,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,250.10/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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