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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.51 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.51 and 115.05 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.51 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.51 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.51 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 28,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130.88/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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