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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 244.16 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 244.16 and 111.51 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 244.16 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/244.16 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 244.16 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 27,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225.72/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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