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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.36 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.36 and 111.64 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.36 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.36 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.36 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 27,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.35/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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