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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 244.58 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 244.58 and 110.82 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 244.58 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/244.58 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 244.58 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 27,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103.80/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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