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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.23, 244.59 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.23, 244.59 and 103.61 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.23 : 244.59 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.23/244.59 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.23x = 244.59 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.23x = 25,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340.75/177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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