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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.47 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.47 and 144.52 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.47 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.47 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.47 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 35,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,330.80/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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