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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 244.41 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 244.41 and 110.76 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 244.41 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/244.41 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 244.41 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 27,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.85/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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