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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.44 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.44 and 115.04 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.44 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.44 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.44 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 28,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120.38/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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