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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 273.18 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 273.18 and 177.04 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 273.18 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/273.18 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 273.18 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 48,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363.79/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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