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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.18 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.18 and 114.84 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.18 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.18 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.18 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 28,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.63/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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