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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 244.23 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 244.23 and 111.49 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 244.23 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/244.23 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 244.23 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 27,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229.20/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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