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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.19 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.19 and 114.91 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.19 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.19 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.19 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 28,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.87/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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