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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 244.49 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 244.49 and 107.25 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 244.49 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/244.49 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 244.49 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 26,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221.02/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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