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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 244.51 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 244.51 and 103.52 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 244.51 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/244.51 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 244.51 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 25,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.68/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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