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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 264.60 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 264.60 and 177.21 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 264.60 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/264.60 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 264.60 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 46,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889.77/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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