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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 244.54 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 244.54 and 115.13 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 244.54 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/244.54 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 244.54 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 28,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.89/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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