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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.57 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.57 and 102.53 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.57 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.57 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.57 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 25,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076.12/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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