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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.31 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.31 and 142.15 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.31 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.31 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.31 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 34,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728.41/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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