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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.67 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.67 and 107.34 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.67 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.67 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.67 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 26,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262.74/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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