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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 244.26 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 244.26 and 107.04 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 244.26 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/244.26 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 244.26 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 26,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.59/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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