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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 244.26 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 244.26 and 111.64 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 244.26 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/244.26 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 244.26 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 27,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269.19/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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