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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 244.57 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 244.57 and 103.54 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 244.57 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/244.57 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 244.57 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 25,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322.26/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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