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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.62 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.62 and 111.72 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.62 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.62 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.62 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 27,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328.95/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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