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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 244.38 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 244.38 and 110.75 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 244.38 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/244.38 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 244.38 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 27,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.86/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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