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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.30 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.30 and 111.48 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.30 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.30 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.30 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 27,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234.56/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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