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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 244.56 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 244.56 and 111.70 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 244.56 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/244.56 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 244.56 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 27,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317.35/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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