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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.50 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.50 and 103.46 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.50 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.50 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.50 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 25,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.13/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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