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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.14 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.14 and 111.44 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.14 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.14 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.14 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 27,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206.96/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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