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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.53 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.53 and 107.24 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.53 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.53 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.53 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 26,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223.40/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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