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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 244.55 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 244.55 and 107.28 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 244.55 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/244.55 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 244.55 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 26,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234.79/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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