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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.41 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.41 and 111.65 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.41 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.41 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.41 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 27,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288.38/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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