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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.14 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.14 and 143.82 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.14 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.14 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.14 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 35,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.21/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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