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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.42 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.42 and 107.17 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.42 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.42 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.42 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 26,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194.99/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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