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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.65 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.65 and 144.53 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.65 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.65 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.65 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 35,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.04/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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