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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 244.42 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 244.42 and 107.20 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 244.42 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/244.42 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 244.42 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 26,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.17/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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