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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.19 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.19 and 107.10 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.19 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.19 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.19 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 26,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.21/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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