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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.16 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.16 and 144.32 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.16 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.16 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.16 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 35,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.17/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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