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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.56 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.56 and 142.58 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.56 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.56 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.56 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 34,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868.14/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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