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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.41 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.41 and 103.46 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.41 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.41 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.41 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 25,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286.40/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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