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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.60 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.60 and 111.68 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.60 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.60 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.60 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 27,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316.93/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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