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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.26 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.26 and 111.57 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.26 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.26 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.26 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 27,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,252.09/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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