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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 244.46 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 244.46 and 111.76 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 244.46 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/244.46 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 244.46 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 27,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320.85/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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