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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 244.39 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 244.39 and 114.87 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 244.39 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/244.39 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 244.39 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 28,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073.08/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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