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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.48 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.48 and 110.81 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.48 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.48 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.48 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 27,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090.83/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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