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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 244.54 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 244.54 and 107.31 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 244.54 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/244.54 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 244.54 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 26,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241.59/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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