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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 244.32 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 244.32 and 114.89 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 244.32 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/244.32 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 244.32 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 28,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,069.92/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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