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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.33 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.33 and 103.40 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.33 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.33 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.33 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 25,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.72/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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