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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 244.60 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 244.60 and 102.60 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 244.60 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/244.60 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 244.60 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 25,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.96/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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