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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.49 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.49 and 111.66 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.49 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.49 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.49 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 27,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299.20/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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