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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 244.21 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 244.21 and 117.31 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 244.21 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/244.21 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 244.21 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 28,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,648.28/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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