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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.47 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.47 and 103.49 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.47 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.47 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.47 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 25,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300.20/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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