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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 244.53 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 244.53 and 111.75 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 244.53 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/244.53 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 244.53 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 27,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326.23/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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