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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.56 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.56 and 107.34 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.56 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.56 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.56 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 26,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.07/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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