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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 244.43 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 244.43 and 108.13 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 244.43 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/244.43 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 244.43 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 26,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429.26/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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