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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 244.40 and 115.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 244.40 and 115.00 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 244.40 = 115.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/244.40 = 115.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 244.40 × 115.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 28,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104.81/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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